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• The islands west of Malé--
o Day One--After your arrival at Malé, you will transfer to the Atoll Explorer, which will be your home on the sea for the next week.
o Day Two--This morning your group will leave for the island of Nakatchafushi where everyone will enjoy relaxing on the beach and possibly a snorkeling adventure.
o Day Three--Today you will sail to Kuramathi by way of the Ari channel. In the afternoon you will visit Rasdhoo and experience the life of the locals including shopping from the native's wares.
o Day Four--Madivaru is on the line-up for today. It is billed as a "Robinson Crusoe" type of island and is just perfect for snorkeling and windsurfing. In the afternoon you will visit Ukulash, another local island.
o Day Five--This morning you will travel to the island of Mushimasmigili where you will snorkel and swim to your heart's content and that evening you will participate in a beach barbeque on the island of Kandholhudhu.
o Day Six--Another adventure in snorkeling, swimming, or simply relaxing is in order today and the excursion will take you to the coral reef of Kandholhudhu.
o Day Seven--Today you will once again cross the Ari channel, landing at Kurumba and in the afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit the capital island of Malé and experience all the attractions and activities it has to offer.
o Day Eight--Today ends your time on the Atoll Explorer and you will make your preparations for your transportation back home.

• Exploring Kanuhura and Huvafen Fushi--
o Day One--Today will mark your arrival to Maldives by Malé, the capital. After getting picked at the airport, you will be taken to the Mookai Hotel. From here you will have opportunities to explore Malé and enjoy the architecture and attractions.
o Days Two through Five--These days will be spent in Kanuhura, by which you will arrive by seaplane. One & Only is the name of the resort and it is located on one of the islands of Lhavivani Atoll, which is northeast of Maldives. The resort is private and offers a plethora of activities, sports, relaxation spots, and restaurants, and nearby are some of the best diving spots in the world including an outer reef which drops down almost 2,000 meters.

Among its many amenities listed, the One & Only resort boats of these three main restaurants: Thin Rah, Olive Tree, and The Veli Café. Favorite activities include tennis, squash, windsurfing, sailing, waterskiing, canoeing, catamaran trips, and dolphin safaris.
o Days Six Through Ten--The next days will take you to the North Malé Atoll where you will experience the Huvafen Fushi resort, hailed as a naturalist's wonderland. Your accommodations include a split-level bungalow, which floats over the lagoon from which you can step directly from your deck into the water. Activities offered by the resort include yoga, an outdoor salt-water flotation pool, scuba diving, non-motorized water sports, sunset fishing, big game fishing, and sand bank snorkeling.
o Day Eleven--Today you will pack up and begin your journey home.

• Honeymoon Get-Away--
o Day One--After your arrival at the Malé International Airport, you will be escorted to the honeymoon resort island of your own prior choosing.
o Day Two--Today the two of you will simply enjoy relaxing on the pristine-white sandy beach and gaze at the beautiful Maldivian sunset that evening.
o Day Three--Today you will have the opportunity to go snorkeling and take in the amazing marine life of the Maldives. Other water sports will be available upon request.
o Day Four--Several excursions are available to choose from including island hopping, more snorkeling, night fishing, game fishing, and delicious barbeque lunch.
o Day Five--Today you will visit Malé and do some sightseeing of the local religious and political structures as well as shopping in the local market districts.
o Day Six--Another day to enjoy the relaxing pace of island living. You may enjoy more snorkeling if you choose, or simply lay back and work on your tan.
o Day Seven--Today you will pack up and begin your journey back home.

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